Software Engineering Intern, Cloud Platform (Summer 2027)

Global Foundries; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Software Engineering Intern, Cloud Platform, to help build key functionality for the next-generation Customer Engagement Portal. You will contribute to full-stack web development across user interfaces, backend APIs, databases, authentication, real-time collaboration, and visualization for internal-customer workflows.

The role involves collaborating with hardware validation and design teams, contributing to platform API releases, and maintaining clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Sophomore and pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related field.
• GPA of at least 3.0 and in good academic standing.
• English language proficiency (written & verbal).
• Willing to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Develop frontend functionality and interactive design-visualization interfaces.
• Support backend API development and relevant frameworks in cloud and containerized environments.
• Use performance-monitoring tools and user feedback to analyze and optimize application performance and user experience.
• Participate in code reviews for frontend and backend contributions.
• Collaborate with hardware validation and design teams to improve the silicon-validation platform and input on architectural decisions.
• Maintain documentation and reference implementations used by internal customers.
• Support platform API releases and help customers integrate validation workflows for evaluation and development.

Skills

Full-stack web dev

Cloud platforms

Containerization

APIs

Databases

Authentication

WebSockets

Visualization tools

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Sophomore status at time of application

Tools

WebSockets

APIs

Cloud platforms

Job description

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF's talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Internship Program Overview

Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you'll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.

Summary of Role

The Software Engineering Intern, Cloud Platform will help build key functionality for GlobalFoundries' next-generation Customer Engagement Portal.

The role supports full-stack web application development across user interfaces, backend APIs, database design, authentication, real-time collaboration, visualization, simulation integration, performance dashboards, and internal-customer workflows.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop frontend functionality and interactive design-visualization interfaces.
• Support backend API development and relevant frameworks in cloud and containerized environments.
• Use performance-monitoring tools and user feedback to analyze and optimize application performance and user experience.
• Participate in code reviews for frontend and backend contributions.
• Collaborate with hardware validation and design teams to improve the next silicon-validation platform and provide input on architectural decisions based on user needs.
• Maintain documentation and reference implementations used by internal customers.
• Support platform API releases and help customers integrate validation workflows for evaluation and development.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications

• Education - At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior related internship or co-op experience
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
• Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills
• Experience with real-time applications, such as WebSockets, real-time collaboration, or streaming data.
• Experience with full-stack web development, cloud platforms, containerized environments, APIs, databases, authentication, or visualization tools.

#InternshipProgramUS Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00 Expected Salary Range$0.00 - $0.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Offer Conditions

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory. All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law